2011 Citroen C6 ABS

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P
R
N
A
D
M
IN BRIE
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Position P: Parking.
Position R: Reverse gear.
Position N: Neutral.Position D: Operation in automatic mode.
Position M: Operation in
sequential mode.
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The automatic gearbox offers you:Operation in auto-active mode, with automatic adap-
tation to your style of driving as well as to the road profi le (Position D).Operation in sequential mode, with manual gear changing (Position M).Operation in SPORT or SNOW automatic mode (Position Dand successive presses on
the control A).
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For safety:The gear lever can only be disengaged from position P if you are pressing the brake pedal.When a door is opened, an audible signal sounds if the gear selector is not in position P.
Before leaving the vehicle, make absolutely certain that position P is selected.
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AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
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DRIVING

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INSTRUMENT PANEL
WARNING LAMPS

These warning lamps may be accompanied by a message and/or a sound signal
ESP/ASR
Operatin
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If either of the ESP or ASR systems is active, the warning lamp fl ashes.
For a malfunction
When the vehicle is moving, the lighting of this warning lamp indi-cates a system malfunction.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
Deactivation
The lighting of the warning lamp and of the button ESP indicates
that the system is deactivated.
Electric parkingbrake
When the engine is run-ning, this warning lamp lights up to indicate a malfunction-
ing of the electric parking brake. The brake is not working prop-erly. Place the gearbox in the Park position (P).
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop as soon as possible.
ABS
The ABS warning lamplights up when you switchon the ignition: it should goout after a few seconds. If it doesnot go out, there could be a sys-
tem malfunction. See "Brakes".
Roue(s) crevée(s)
If this warning lamp comes
on, it indicates a punctureon one or more wheels.
The screen displa
ys an imagewhich shows you which wheelis affected. Contact a CITROËNy
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
Door open
If this warning lamp comes
on while the engine is run-ning, it tells you that one of
the doors and/or the boot is open.
Electric parking brake,
brake fl uid level,
brakin
g distribution malfunction
With the engine running, the light-
ing of this warning lamp indicates
that the parking brake is on or not
properly released, that the brake fl uid level is low or that the braking system is malfunctioning.
If the warning lamp remains on although the parking brake is released, stop as soon as it is safe to do so and contact a CITROÀN ,p
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
See "Brakes".
SERVICE
This warning lampstays on fi xed for a
major fault. Contacta CITROËN dealer or a qualifi edj
workshop as soon as possible.
This warning lamp stays on tem-porarily for minor faults. Contacta CITROËN dealer or a qualifi edpy
workshop if necessary
To learn the origin of the corre-
sponding alert, refer to the log of
alerts (See chapter "Multifunction
displays" or your NaviDrive).
STOP warning lamp
If this warning lamp comes on, it is imperative to stop the vehicle and
to switch the engine off. The warn-ing lamp is accompanied by the STOP symbol on the screen as
well as on the Head-up display.
Alert a CITROËN dealer or a quali-fi ed workshop as soon as possible

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TRIP COMPUTER
Wheel not detected
TheSERVICEwarning lamp comes on and a vehicle outline is displayed.
The wheel(s) concerned can be identifi ed from the vehicle outline, on which it (they) will be missing. If you have notchanged a wheel, such information indicates that the system is malfunctioning.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop for the replacement of the faulty sensor(s).
Colour screen CNaviDrive colour display
The defl ation detection system is a driving aid, but which does not absolve the driver from the need to be vigilant andresponsible.
This system does not remove the need to check the tyres on a regular basis (see "Vehicle identifi cation"), to makesure that the vehicle is behaving correctly and to avoid premature tyre wear arising from driving too fast etc.
Do not forget to check the pressure in the spare wheel.
All repairs or replacement of tyres on wheels fi tted with sensors must be done by a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
The system may suffer from temporary interference caused by radio transmissions on neighbouringfrequencies.

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R
N
A
AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
For safety:The gear lever can only be disengaged from position P if you are pressing the brake pedal.
When a door is opened, an audible signal sounds if the gear selector is not in position P.
Before leaving the vehicle, make absolutely certain thatposition P is selected.
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AUTOMATIC GEARBOXParking (Position P).
Reverse gear (Position R).
Neutral (Position N).
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The automatic gearbox offers you:
Operation in auto-active mode, with automatic adap-
tation to your style of driving as well as to the road profi le(Position D).
Operation in sequentialmode, with manual gear changing (Position M).Operation in SPORT or SNOW automatic modePosition D and successive presses on the control A.
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AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
The engine can only be started when the lever is at position P or N.
A safety device ensures that starting is impossible in the other positions.
After starting the engine, with selector on P, depress the brake pedal then shift the selector toD, R or M:Dfor automatic mode.
Rfor reverse gear.
Mto change to manual mode.
The chan
ge from position D(driving in automatic mode) to positionM (driving
in sequential mode) or vice versa can be made at any time.
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USING THE AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
Do not select position N if the vehicle is moving (except in absolute necessity).Never select positions P or R if the vehicle is not com-pletely stationary.
If while the vehicle is moving you inadvertently select posi-tion N, leave the engine to idle before engaging position Dor M.
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Parking
To avoid any movement of the vehicle when parked, select position P. Only engage it when the vehicle iscompletely stationary. In this position the driving wheels are locked. Check that the selector is in the correctposition. Apply the electric parking brake fi rmly.
Reverse gear
Do not engage until the vehicle is stationary, foot on brake. To avoid gearbox snatching, do not accelerate
immediately after the selection.
Neutral
Do not select positionNif the
vehicle is moving (except in absolute necessity).

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ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAMME
TheESP system offers increased
driving safety but is not in place toencourage the driver to take addi-
tional risks or to drive at excessivespeeds.
The operation of this s
ystem is
assured provided that the manufac-
turer’s recommendations concern-
ing the wheels (tyres and rims),
braking components and electricalcomponents are observed, as wellas the fi tting and repair proceduresused by CITROËN dealers andgpp
qualifi ed workshops.
Following an accident, have thesystem checked by a CITROËNg,
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAMME (ESP) AND TRACTION
CONTROL (ASR)
These systems are closely associated with ABS and additional to it. In the event of a loss of control of the vehicle by the driver, theESPsystem acts
automatically on one or more wheels and also on the engine to bring the
vehicle back on trajectory. The ASRsystem optimises traction and prevents
wheel spin by acting on the brakes of the driving wheels as well as on the engine. It also improves steering stability during acceleration.
OPERATION
When either the ESPor the ASR system is brought into operation
the warning lamp "ESP/ASR" fl ashes.
DEACTIVATION
In exceptional conditions (vehicle stuck in snow, soft ground, etc.) it mayprove useful to deactivate theESP/ASR systems to allow the wheels tospin and thus regain traction.
Press on buttonA, the"ESP/ASR" warning lamp, as well as the lamp on
the buttonA, light up. TheESP/ASR systems are no longer active.
The ESP/ASR systems will activate again:Automatically after the ignition has been switched off.
Automaticallywhen you drive at above approx. 50 km/h (approx. 30 mph).y
Manuallywith another press on button A.
OPERATIONAL ANOMALY
Should there be a system malfunction, the "ESP/ASR"warning lamp willlight up.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop to have the systemchecked.
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BRAKES
ABS system
The ABS system enhances your safety by preventing the wheels from locking in the event of sudden brakingor in conditions of poor road adherence. It enables you to retain control of the steering.
The
functioning capability of all the electrical components essential to the ABS is monitored electronically before and
during your journey. The ABS warning lamp lights up when you switch on the ignition: it should go out after a fewseconds.
If the monitoring warning lamp does not go out, that means that the ABS has disconnected because there is a fault.Also, the fact that the monitoring warning lamp comes on during the journey shows that the ABS system is inactive.
In both cases, the normal braking system remains effi cient, exactly as on a vehicle without ABS. However, to restorethe level of safety provided by correct operation of the ABS, the vehicle should be inspected as soon as possible bya CITROÀN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.yp y p
On roads with poor adherence (chippings, snow, ice etc.), it is always imperative to drive with prudence.
SYSTEM OF EMERGENCY BRAKING ASSISTANCE
The emergency braking assistance system helps you to attain the required braking pressure more rapidly, thus toreduce the stopping distance. It operates depending on the speed of action on the brake pedal, decreasing theresistance to this action. To prolong this action of the emergency braking assistance system, simply keep your foot
on the brake pedal.
If the Electric Parking Brake is off, the lighting of this warning lamp in conjunction with theSTOPwarn-ing lamp indicates that the brake fl uid level is low or that the braking distributor is malfunctioning. It isessential to stop the vehicle. Alert a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop as soon as possible.gpgg

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B
D
E
C
A
UNLOCKING IN EMERGENCY
In the event of a malfunctioningof
the electric parking brake or a bat-
tery failure, provided your gear-
box is not in Park position (P) with
an automatic gearbox, or a gear isengaged with a manual gearbox:1.Open the lower compart-
ment in the central armrest by
actionin
g the control B.
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE
5. Make sure that you position
the strap back in its locationD.Otherwise, applyng the brake
will not be possible after fi ve
attempts.Contact a CITROÀN dealer or
a qualifi ed workshop.
This strap cannot apply the parking brake. To re-apply the electric parking brake (after fi rst resolving the malfunction or the battery failure), pull then release the control A. The time for applying the brake subsequent to the emergency unlocking will be longer.
Note:During the emer-gency unlocking, the warn-ing lamp for the electric parking brake will light upin the instrument panel.
2.Detach the CD storage sectionby pulling on the tabsC.3. Disengage the strap from itslocationD.4.Pull the strap to unlock the brake. A loud click confi rmsthat the brake is unlocked.
Note:It is essential to makesure that the parking brakewarning lamp does indeed light up in the instrument panel.
Note: Presence of the diagnostic socket
Take care to ensure that the area around socketE is not dusty or damp, this socket is vital to the maintenance operations on your vehicle.